Pyruvate Can Be Metabolized Along Two Major Routes

question 18

Multiple Choice

Pyruvate can be metabolized along two major routes.They are

• A)oxidation and reduction.
• B)fermentation and respiration.
• C)metabolism and anabolism.
• D)anabolism and catabolism.

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Definitions:

Glomerular Filtration

is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids.

Tubular Secretion

The process by which substances are actively transported from blood into the urine within the kidneys.

Tubular Reabsorption

The process in the kidneys where substances are moved from the tubular fluid back into the blood, conserving water, electrolytes, and nutrients.

Renal Column

Parts of the kidney's tissue that extend between the pyramids, containing blood vessels and urinary tubes, and serving as a supportive structure for the cortex.